Principal Software Engineer

We at Arm are crafting the future of Software-Defined Vehicles and Robotics driven by Physical AI by building next-generation reference software platforms for advanced compute subsystems. We are looking for a passionate and highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to join our growing team and help drive this exciting transformation You will lead key technical initiatives in multiple engineering domains.

You will collaborate with software leads, architects, and program management teams. Your goal is to deliver robust, scalable, highly optimized system solutions that demonstrate the full potential of Arm platforms. This is a great opportunity for engineers who enjoy working across the complete software stack — from low-level system firmware and operating systems to middleware and application development.

You will have the chance to tackle intricate technical problems, influence architecture decisions, and contribute to innovative progress in physical systems based on artificial intelligence. Beyond technical excellence, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about building high-performing teams, mentoring engineers, and fostering a strong culture of collaboration and innovation.

If you are excited about groundbreaking technologies, eager to work on industry-defining solutions, and motivated to help build an exceptional engineering team at Arm, we would love to hear from you. Roles and Responsibilities As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a key role in defining and driving the end-to-end software validation strategy for next-generation Physical AI compute platforms.

You will own the design and implementation of scalable test infrastructures, robust automation frameworks, and modern quality assurance practices that ensure delivery of high-performance, reliable software solutions. In this role, you will work closely with developers, architects, technology managers, and cross-functional teams to understand system-level firmware and software requirements, develop comprehensive test strategies, and build automated validation solutions across end-to-end software stack.

You will also drive the bring-up and integration of industry-standard open-source frameworks and tools, establish efficient test environments, and continuously improve software quality, performance, and development efficiency. This position offers the opportunity to influence platform-level engineering decisions, tackle sophisticated technical challenges, and contribute to cutting-edge innovations in Physical AI systems.

In addition to technical leadership, you will mentor and guide a distributed software engineering team, fostering a strong culture of collaboration, innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 16+ years of experience in software development, end to end verification and validation of system firmware across semiconductor development life cycle.

Deep understanding of low-level system BSP firmware like TF-A, TF-M, SCP, OP-TEE, Xen, Zephyr etc. Good in programming embedded C/C++, Python, Bash/Shell scripting, and familiar with Git, Pytest, ROS2, GitLab/GitHub, and Virtualization software Hands-on experience of defining test strategies, test methods, test metrics, productization of firmware etc.

Leading and driving team to achieve excellent result! Good interpersonal and communication skills, excellent written and spoken English, and the ability to write coherent documentation, influence, and build consensus Desirable Skills & Qualities Strong debugging skills, capable of navigating complex software stacks and delivering effective solutions Experience in qualifying automotive/robotics workloads, use cases, AI / ML software stacks, and tooling Experience with automotive/robotics software safety/security qualification is an added advantage!

Good understanding of architecture and microarchitecture concepts, ideally for the Arm architecture. If this sounds like you, please don't hesitate to apply. Accommodations at Arm At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com .

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Hybrid Working at Arm Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility.

Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution.

Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you. Equal Opportunities at Arm Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues.

We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.